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HELLO GIRLS... How are you doing? Today, I'm feeling really fresh and happy...okay come to the point. Today, I'm reviewing Tarte Blush,Tipsy....I like the shade name T-I-P-S-Y :) tipsy... tipsy.Tipsy is a coral peach color with some fine shimmer ,but shimmer acts more like a sheen. The shimmer doesn't show up on the skin. It is very pigmented and looks very natural on skin. The formula is very soft and a bit powdery.This product is made up with some excellent ingredients like vitamin A, E, C and Amazonia Clay.

Packaging... The packaging is really simple. It comes in a round orange compact. It also comes with mirror.

HELLO GIRLS... Hair spa has become the most preferable treatment for damaged hair. Hair care is very important to keep your hair thick,shiny and problem free. Just shampooing and conditioning will not help in maintaining healthy hair. A beauty parlour or a salon might ask lots of money to make your hair look good.What is hair spa... Hair spa is usually made up of hot oil massage, steam,shampooing,deep conditioning and a hair mask.My way of hair spa... Washing hair,massaging,hair mask,steaming and washing.THINGS YOU NEED FOR SPA

Any oil

A towel or steamer

Hot water

Shampoo

Conditioner

Any hair mask according to your hair problem or type

SPA STEPS AT HOME

Wash your hair to remove any dirt

Massage your scalp with your favorite oil in night and leave it overnight.

Next morning apply hair mask.

Take steam.

Wash with shampoo.

Dry naturally.

HOT OIL RECIPE FOR DANDRUFF AND DAMAGED HAIR

3-4 tbsp grape seed oil (according to your hair length )

few drops of vitamin E oil

few drops of rosemary oil

few drops of tea tree oil

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds.

HAIR MASK RECIPE FOR DANDRUFF AND DULL HAIR

2 egg yolk

2 tsp honey

few drops of vitamin E oil

a blender or a bowl

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend it well.

END RESULT

My scalp was totally flack free up to 10 days but after 3rd wash I can see few flacks,so I'm gonna try the same process again.

HELLO GIRLS... Today, I'm reviewing MAC blot powder pressed. I've been using this blot power for several years, I guess 2.5 years :) and this is my second pan. I'm NC35, initially I got it in "medium" but it was too light for me shade so, this time I got it in "dark" shade. Because sometime I don't feels like to wear foundation specially in summer so, for those day I've totally different makeup routine. What I does... apply my clinique sunscreen READ HERE and Lancome cancealer on blemish and after that apply MAC blot powder and I'm done. :)Packaging... It comes in a round black compact with a mirror and sponge that does work well for touch ups. It is sturdy and travel friendly.

According to MAC (Taken from MAC website)...

A unique pressed powder designed primarily to provide shine control without adding any noticeable colour or texture. Sets foundation, finishes faces. For use in professional situations and for frequent touch-ups. Blot Powder contains Mica and Silica to absorb excess oils and reduce shine on the skin's surface. Can be applied with the puff that comes in the compact or with a powder brush like #129 Powder/Blush Brush. Perfect for touching up Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation throughout the day.

Quick Review...

Blot powder is sheer,and looks invisible when you put it on.

It doesn't add any color,no weighted or caked look.

Control shine for 4-5 hours.

It helps to tone down a foundation that appears too dewy,it provides natural shine control.

It can be use tone down a blush that is too bright or has been too heavily applied.

It makes your face matte.

It is good for setting liquid foundations.

It is available in 5 shades.

For cold weather it pretty much stays matte on my face for 5-6 hours but it slides off easily in hotter weather.

It doesn't break me out.

Price...

$25

Pros...

lightweight

control shine

ideal for setting foundation

easily available

travel friendly

can be worn alone

comes with mirror and sponge

available in 5 shades

Cons...

not so good for hotter weather

staying power

higher price

My Rating...

3.5/5

Hope you like the post....share your experience if you are using same blot powder or any other setting powder.

HELLO GIRLS... I'm doing this tutorial after a long time. This look was a part of an eye makeup challenge, Check HERE for more pictures.Today, I don't have anything to say... so, I'm directly jumping to the topic.

PRODUCTS USED

STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL

Apply an e/w primer and blend it, I'm using NYX e/w primer.

Take a tape and remove the stickiness and apply it along to your lower lash line.

HELLO GIRLS... How was your weekend? Mine was superb....had fun with my toddler and hubby, and absolutely NO SHOPPING this weekend....sob sobToday, I'm reviewing my favorite sunscreen CLINIQUE CITY BLOCK SHEER 25 SPF. It is perfect for summer,as you all know my skin is super dry during fall to spring and little oily during summer...so it is perfect for my little oily skin.Packaging... It comes in a light green sleek plastic tube with silver screw cap on the top.

City block sheer is an oil free tinted sunscreen designed to use alone or under makeup and it looks fantastic. The tint only highlights your skin with a glow. The tint is very light,so I use it under make up.

It is fragrance free,allergy tested, so it is suitable for sensitive skin, and around eyes.

It is oil free which means it is really good for oily skin.

City block sheer can be used as primer,which is a bonus.

It has moisturizers in it along with antioxidants.

It even out my skin tone beautifully and it gives me a subtle glow.

It also comes in SPF 40 if you seek a higher level SPF.

It has a tendency of liquid getting separated from product, so every time I need to shake it.

HELLO GIRLS... Today, I'm reviewing LORAC front of the liner pro,which is my most favorite liquid eyeliner. I have very sensitive eyes and this eyeliner doesn't irritate my eyes. Packaging... The packaging is totally gorgeous. It's comes in a sleek gunmetal pen with all information attached with it. On top of that it has a great airtight cap. It doesn't pick up any finger prints. It comes in two shades black and brown.According to LORAC (Taken from LORAC website)...

This high-performing no-smudge, no-budge, water-resistant liquid eye liner boasts a unique automatic delivery system that provides a clean, precise application. The flexible tip provides ultimate control, accuracy and smooth strokes, so you’ll never miss your lines. From very fine to dramatically bold, this versatile pro will take you to the front of the line every time!

The tip is really nice and firm,it is very gentle,flexible and glides on smoothly. It gets in every single spot of lash line. The tip is not too short or long.

The tip is nice and wet. The ink delivery is absolutely perfect,it distribute perfect amount of product to get a perfect line. No need to shake it up to get the product to the tip and doesn't overflow either.

It is the finest tipped liner I ever came across. It is easy to use,it gives you full control/hold. Whit this liner,you can apply a extremely thin line and can be build up to make thick bold cat eye.

This eyeliner is really waterproof. I ran the swatches through water and sprayed water on my eyes too but it didn't fade or smudge. I don't find it to smudge ever after 11 hours.

The pigmentation is okay. It is not blackest black color but at the same time it doesn't look washed out. It gives a nice opaque line. It also dries to set very quickly at the same time giving enough time to reapply it. This picture was taken after 11 hour of wearing. It doesn't fade or smudge.

HELLO GIRLS... Today, I'm reviewing one of my favorite blush MAC Eternal Sun Pro Longwear Blush which is a beautiful warm brown color with a hint of orange shade.The formula is probably the silkiest and softest I have ever came across,which makes them blend out easily.What MAC says... A lightweight blush with extreme color perfection and non-fading,eight hour wear,ultra fine,silky powder glides on and blend easily to provide a moist,flawless,natural finish or with layering,a brighter,more dramatic look.

It looked more matte on skin. It took four layers of product to achieve noticeable color. It's incredibly soft and silky.It is so amazing for contouring and good for applying to apple of your cheeks. It doesn't have any type of shimmer.

MAC says you can layer of product, but I didn't fine it very build able, because it disappear so easily.

HELLO GIRLS... Today, I'm reviewing about Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster. I have been using this product for two months and I'm noticing a slight difference in appearance of my skin.It is rich in vitamin C. It smells like orange and sweet grapefruit. The serum is a bit sticky right after applying but it's absorbed super quickly and stickiness disappears, like the brand promise. Consistency of this product is little runny. PACKAGING... It comes in a clear glass bottle with a pump and bright orange label on it. On the top of pump you have the option to lock and unlock the pump. It comes in glass bottle so defiantly it is not a travel friendly product.

HOE TO USE... Apply evenly on the face after cleansing and toning and follow with moisturizer and eye care. Use morning and night. But I'm using it once in a day,mostly in night.

HELLO GIRLS... Today, I'm reviewing Sephora Medium Shopping Bag Makeup Palette. It was my first e/w palette and it is perfect for beginners. Shephora medium shopping bag is a wonderful product to carry around in your bag. The selection of e/w is amazing. there's enough variety to make me from day to night,from neutral to bright,from matte to shimmery and glittery.If you needed one travel palette that carries almost everything,this palette would be okay to have. It has 33 e/w, 3 eyeliners, 12 lipsticks/lip glosses, 4 blushes and 2 bronzers.According to Sephora...What it is:An incredible palette of makeup in a compact shaped like a Sephora shopping bag. What it does:This palette offers a versatile collection of color with tons of high-payoff shades that can create a range of looks. Perfect for anyone who loves Sephora, its collectible compact includes drawers that open to the sides, making it fold down to a size that is small enough to take anywhere. This set contains:- 33 x eye shadows- 3 x eyeliners - 12 x lipsticks/lip glosses- 4 x blushes- 2 x bronzersSize: 0.918 oz; 4.5 x 4.5 x 1" (closed);4.5 x 8 x 8" (expanded)

Packaging...

The packaging is practical and nifty with the magnetic closure. It comes in a small square box. The blush and lip glosses are hidden in the compartment on either side of palette,you only need to pull them out from bottom. It has a nice size mirror too.

Let's have a look at what's inside....

33 gorgeous eyeshadow

3 eyeliner

4 blushes

2 bronzers

12 lipsticks/lip glosses

a mirror

Blush and bronzer swatch

Eyeshadow and eyeliner swatch

Lipstick and lip gloss swatch

EYESHADOW....

The selection of e/w is amazing. The pigmentation is awesome but mattes apply a bit chalky without primer and there is some fallout but not more than other e/w.

EYELINERS....

The eyeliners are not very creamy,they are hard to apply but pigmentation is good.

BLUSHES....

The blushes are really good.The pigmentation and color selection is awesome.

BRONZERS....

It has two bronzers and I really like the golden one. The pigmentation is good. But they are hard to apply due to small rectangular container.

LIPSTICKS....

The lipsticks/lip glosses are as expected,they are not very pigmented. They are not too sticky and not drying at all. They are good enough for quickly enhancing lips with a bit of color.

HELLO GIRLS... I'm truly excited to bring you this information today about the miraculous healing abilities of aloe vera.It is the most impressive medicinal herb invented by nature. Aloe vera contains over 200 active components including vitamins,minerals,amino acids,enzymes and fatty acids-no wonder its used for such a wide range of remedies.

HELLO GIRLS... Here is my 30 days lipstick challenge roundup post. It was really a fun challenge,these 30 days went really fast. Initially I was not sure,if I would be able to do this challenge but finally, I did it and I'm really happy and now I'm thinking to do a eye make up challenge. So, what do you think about 30 day eye makeup challenge? I'm excited and little nervous at same time...30 days and 30 eye makeup look. Let me know if anybody is interested for this challenge.